Illinois medical debt program cancels $1.4 billion for 694,000
Illinois says its medical-debt program canceled more than $1.4 billion for over 694,000 residents, exceeding its original target.
Health Care Costs
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Great River Health says Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center complies with price-transparency rules
Great River Health says Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center complies with federal hospital price-transparency requirements after a recent report questioned the system’s status.
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Connecticut Health Insurers Seek Double-Digit Rate Increases for 2027
Connecticut’s initial rate chart lists requested average increases of 12.8% to 22.7% for individual and small-group filings covering nearly 220,000 lives. Meeting comments are due August 24.
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Boston’s FY27 budget fight is underway, with health costs driving the pressure
Boston MA – The mayor has filed a $4.9 billion FY27 budget, and council hearings are now underway as health costs, revenue growth, and schools stay in focus.
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Boston’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, and city services are now under review
Boston MA – The city’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget is in Council review now, with health care costs and weaker outside support driving close scrutiny.
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Boston’s FY27 budget debate turns on health costs, school staffing, and service tradeoffs
Boston MA – The city’s FY27 budget is now before the City Council, with rising health care costs and slower revenue growth tightening room for schools and core services.